[zaga_fan]

Wanted to hop on here really quickly to close things out going into the Sweet 16. Been off the site for about a month (for my own mental health lol) and wanted to make a quick appearance.

I’m privileged to broadcast the biggest games in the 14th Region year after year and the last few seasons have been special. Breathitt’s resurgence as a contender in the 14th has been a breath of fresh air and I’ve had the best seat in the house for both of their championships. This was a GENERATIONAL tournament showing by Austin Sperry. He went about 12 minutes in the game against Perry as the lone Bobcat to score. His ability to score and get his teammates involved was something to behold. He was the best player on the court every night. I’ll be in Rupp for the Bobcat run and hope to see a few more of those performances from Sperry and the Bobcats.

Breathitt moves to 4-7 against the Bulldogs over the last three years, with three of their four wins ending the Bulldogs season in the regional tournament in as much time. They’ve always won the games that matter the most.

As for Hazard, incredible run this year and it’s a testament to their resolve that they had a shot to win it at the buzzer. Any other team would have lost by 10 in the same scenario. Seth Caudill is set for a big year next year.

Also wanted to shout out the Hazard faithful for embracing me like they have this year. I’ve had to earn a lot of trust from them due to the antics of my younger years and some of the shenanigans I’ve gotten into on this very website. It’s an honor to do what I do for the 54th District and 14th Region and I aim to do justice for every student athlete. I fall short sometimes but in the end my heart is with the kids and the game.

Everyone do yourself a favor and go back and watch at least the first quarter of this one on the WSGS YouTube channel. It’s the best first quarter I’ve ever seen maybe and you may end up watching the entire game.